Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSKids + Media Survey:Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two-minute survey. Thank you in advance!https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35Episode links: Puppy Bowl 2023: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/12/sport/puppy-bowl-2023-winner/index.html Justina Miles signs her way into Super Bowl history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdSPDK6iQ5cDig Deeper: What is a cyclone? BOM explainer and video: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/understanding/tc-info/ How to spot a fake video: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/19/how-spot-fake-video/Origins of Roman numerals: https://www.livescience.com/32052-roman-numerals.html#:~:text=Roman%20numerals%20originated%2C%20as%20the,essential%20to%20communications%20and%20trade.Roman numerals - Why were the Romans bad at maths? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cj1BZzsY-gDifferences between Auslan and American Sign Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGVjoCM2PQ8 Auslan Storybook Library: https://www.auslanstorybooks.com/the-storybook-library.html#SponsoredSearch For The Ultimate $5 LunchboxRosie’s Recipes: Brilliant Burrito Lunch Box:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/black-bean-burrito-lunch-box?icmpid=sm-ffk-article-best-lunch-box-foodsClassroom CompanionTeachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!  Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au 

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSFundraising ideas for kids: https://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/save-the-childrens-charity-work/charity-fundraising-ideasEmergency Action Alliance: https://emergencyaction.org.au/turkeysyriaearthquakeRed Cross earthquake appeal: https://www.redcross.org.au/earthquakes/UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.au/donate/syria-turkiye-earthquakeYour Shortcut to … Valentine’s Day https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/valentines-day/ Dig Deeper: National Apology to the Stolen Generations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiLnsFyAVqE Closing the Gap targets (includes true/false quiz data): https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/national-agreement/targets The story behind Hindu Worship of cows (Short on time? Start at 4:25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ0ZVXMReBgAn animated guide to Hinduism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlBEEuYIWwY Classroom CompanionTeachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!  Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au 

It has its roots in an Ancient festival that featured goats... Shakespeare was a fan... and it was changed forever by the Hallmark company. We'll take you through WHEN Valentine's Day got started, HOW it is celebrated by different people, and WHAT are some of the craziest real-life romantic gestures we've discovered.

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSHow cyclones form: How cyclones form https://study.com/academy/lesson/cyclones-lesson-for-kids-facts-causes.htmlGhost ships of the Baltic Sea: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ghost-ships-baltic-sea-photographs/index.htmlIndigenous Women’s Unity Dance: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/02/11/the-2023-indigenous-women-war-cry/Māori Ferns’ Haka: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/02/11/the-2023-maori-ferns-haka/Men’s Haka and Indigenous War-Cry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEfkA_ub7w0#SponsoredSearch for the Ultimate $5 LunchboxRosie’s Recipes: Egg and Lettuce Pinwheel: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/egg-and-lettuce-pinwheel-lunch-boxClassroom CompanionTeachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!  Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au 

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week in news.

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSThe new Bing: https://www.bing.com/new?icid=mscom_marcom_H1a_BingAI Namibian TV report on school under trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4cwUx_y_So Jordan Mailata the “best story in the NFL” https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/more-sports/jordan-mailata-is-the-best-story-in-the-nfl-right-now/video/ea02d2cd47c1a146264d68ba75b527bb Wolf1069b Artist’s Impression and press release: https://www.mpia.de/news/science/2023-02-wolf1069b25 best Superbowl ads of all time: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/a35093628/best-super-bowl-commercials/Superbowl Ads 2023 (Beer ads included): https://www.foxsports.com.au/nfl/superbowl/super-bowl-ads-2023-super-bowl-lvii-advertisements-commercials-watch-videos-how-much-does-an-ad-cost-breaking-bad-serena-williams-news/news-story/4567da0c6331e5a88230406ba8a02f01 T20 World Cup: https://www.t20worldcup.com/ Dig Deeper: Bing relaunch discussed by experts: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/02/07/microsoft-announces-new-ai-powered-bing-homepage.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/technology/microsoft-bing-openai-artificial-intelligence.html Bankstown Kid: The Jordan Mailata story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCbarLIlY1s  Explore Exoplanets: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/#SponsoredSearch For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox  Rosie’s Recipes: Rice Paper Rolls: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/rice-paper-roll-lunch-boxClassroom CompanionTeachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!  Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au 

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSWoody Woodpecker theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnpZpAPaLewWearable Japanese beanbag: https://www.wionews.com/world/chilling-the-japanese-way-this-wearable-beanbag-lets-you-unwind-anywhere-watch-559716Pest controller finds 300kg of acorns in wall cavity: Video: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/02/07/acorns-woodpeckers-california-house/LeBron James breaks all-time NBA point-scoring record: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-08/lebron-james-breaks-all-time-nba-point-scoring-record/101947200Dig Deeper: Woodpecker in action: VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVG27nbKoBMSquirrel stores 1000 walnuts under the bonnet of a truck: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/09/30/squirrel-truck-fargo-bill-fischer/The ways animals prepare for winter: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/article/animals-prepare-for-winterSearch For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox  Rosie’s Recipes: Next Level Nachos: https://www.squizkids.com.au/rosies-recipes/next-level-nachos/ #SponsoredClassroom CompanionTeachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!  Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au 

Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Today we're headed to a country that has the highest density of robots in the world... where, when you take a photo, everyone says "kimchi"... and where tae kwon do was invented. Can you guess? LINKS: Taekwondo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGIZTKUfcnIBibimbap recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/bibimbap/#wprm-recipe-container-37012

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSHow the Turkey earthquake happened: https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/why-the-turkey-earthquake-was-so-devastating-20230207-p5cihn.htmlThe Polar Sound Project: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64514258Croc Escapee: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-05/saltwater-crocodile-escapes-at-queensland-wildlife-sanctuary/101932762Montreal’s Fake Restaurant: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-fake-restaurant-tripadvisor-1.6733629Dig Deeper: Squiz Kids Shortcut on Earthquakes + Volcanoes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/Other Singing Landscapes: https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/singing-ice-is-just-the-tip-of-the-icebergInfamous Animals on the Lam: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/animals-escapes.htm#Sponsored: Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox  Rosie’s Recipes: Cool Chicken Taco cups: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/chicken-taco-cups-and-snacksClassroom CompanionTeachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!  Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au 

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSeSafety Commission’s Safer Internet Day info: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023 A crook nollie flip (slow motion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-I83er-S28Meet Chloe Covell: https://olympics.com/en/video/meet-australian-skateboarding-prodigy-chloe-covellDig Deeper: Safer Internet Day classroom resources (middle and upper primary): https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources?level%5B0%5D=5&level%5B1%5D=6&level%5B2%5D=7 eSafety’s Connect. Reflect. Protect. Poster: https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/Poster%20A3%20-%20Simple%20ways%20you%20can%20connect%20reflect%20protect.pdf Set up parental controls on Apple devices: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201304 Set up parental controls on Android devices: https://support.google.com/families/answer/7103028?hl=en More about Chloe Covell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qonhEUQWftoFollow chlo_the_flo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chlo_the_flo/?hl=enWhy you should read Charles Dickens (TedEd): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5czA_L_eOp4 Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox  Rosie’s Recipes: Next Level Nachos: https://www.squizkids.com.au/rosies-recipes/next-level-nachos/ #SponsoredClassroom CompanionTeachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!  Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au